Should I use Kernel 5.8?

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As a lot of mods and people on the forum might know I own a laptop with intel + nvidia hybrid laptop, aka optimus laptop as people here told me. See specs here: Help with First install on a 2 gpu notebook Dell Inspiron i15 gaming (7567)

I just downloaded from the manjaro.org website the latest xfce version of manjaro, and I noticed it comes with kernel 5.8.
Does this kernel being EOL, has any problems with the installing the tools and drivers required to use the nvidia-prime functionalities + using a second monitor with both the screens functioning as 2 different desktop areas ?
If not, what kernel should I use.

(Reminder, I’m not an Linux advanced user, I know how to edit files and change the chmod but I’m not experienced on linux, especially manjaro, so take easy on me guys :grin:)

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Why make yourself unnecessarily stressed, choose the LTS kernel 5.4 the new LTS kernel 5.10 is already rolling

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But where do I download a iso version with the kernel you suggested?

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Are refering to this: https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-5-10-will-be-the-next-long-term-support-linux-kernel/ ?

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https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/Manjaro_Kernels

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Gonna take a look.

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see in testing for any lastest iso from dev

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I read and understand that is the way to change the kernel, but let me rephrase my need. After what I gathered of information, I wanto know If I should wait until the manjaro team releases a manjaro version with the 5.10 LTS Kernel or Should I just install the OS with the current Kernel (5.8) and continue keeping the system up-to-date so when the 5.10 kernel becomes LTS I just change to it ?

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I don’t have the OS installed yet. I’m researching before doing it , since any wrong doing is my fault alone, I don’t want to commit any errors

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But I think in gui probably will be there, just not safe for long term use

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you dont understand:
if your next computer is very new ,
the only way to check if this is good is to use latest version from dev iso

example : ryzen3 5000 series
you need to have any kernel 5.9 or more
see links for DE

version 5.10 is a RC ( release candidate ) means is a testing kernel , not stable
it’s not finished or well tested

so you can only use 5.9 , waiting in time version 5.10 release stable ,
and you can add this 5.10 LTS later

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Oh alright, so I’ll install the stable release and wait until 5.10 becomes LTS. My hardware is not new, most parts are already 4 years old

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What I’d do is install it with the 5.8 kernel then update it to 5.9 … in case of issues, try the 5.4 LTS kernel at least as an interim measure until 5.10 is released.

The output of Terminal command
inxi --full --admin --verbosity=7 --filter --no-host
may be of assistance as well. :smiley:

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I will reply with this command if a problem arises, when I install it, for sure :wink::+1:

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Yes, u can install and use with Kernel 5.8/5.9+. I have the same laptop and works fine here. I tested my nvidia playing ‘The Witcher 3’.

When you boot with pendrive to install and choose ‘Drivers nonfree’.

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Nice feedback, glad that I found someone with the same laptop finally. You didn’t have any issues installing the OS?

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Nothing, absolutely nothing. To run aplications with Nvidia support, you should edit the menu options and put in command line ‘prime-run’(prime-run /usr/bin/vmware %U). When you launch the application(Game or VMware for example) they will run with Nvidia graphics support. It’s easy. I can play ‘The Witcher 3’ and anothers games easy.

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Nice, I feel more secure now, did you test any secondary monitor (external monitor) to see if they work ?

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No until now.

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If It not much to ask could you test it @xAndre ? I’m planning to use it and I don’t know if it works